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Watson all set to sparkle for Bath in Challenge Cup semi

England and Lions ace can work magic against Stade

Anthony Watson scores the first of two tries for Bath against Leicester
Anthony Watson scores the first of two tries for Bath against LeicesterCredit: Getty Images

Challenge Cup semi-final
Sky Sports 3, 12.30pm Sunday

Stade Francais were eighth seeds in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals but a 25-21 upset over Ospreys at the Principality Stadium saw them through to a home semi and they are three-point favourites against Premiership outfit Bath.

The Parisians won in Cardiff despite a red card for winger Josaia Raisuqe, and while it appeared that the Ospreys failed to hold their nerve, Bath have not always been a side to rely on in terms of big-match resolve.

They snatched victory against Leicester at Twickenham a fortnight ago despite trailing for almost the entire match but defeat at Worcester last week was a disappointment given the strength of the side they put out.

A try double from Anthony Watson provided Bath with their win over the Tigers and the full-back, named in the Lions squad this week, looks a decent price at 9-4 to work his magic again.

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Published on 22 April 2017inRugby Union tips

Last updated 11:38, 24 April 2017

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